December 3, 2014

(Borland and Sederland)

• Reviewed Fingering for Bb, C and D; whole note/rest rhythm (line 1, 2, 4 on page 6 of book)
• Discovered that the D to C fingering is difficult so we developed strategies to achieve our goals
• Looked at Line 7

• Coordinate changing from D to C (fingerings and pitch); This is line 3 on page 6
• Practice meeting proficiency of performance targets on line 7

• Sustaining 8 count notes
• Discovering how to read and execute ties and slurs
• Reading, counting and playing music with half note/rest and quarter note/rest
• Articulating with a legato tonguing style.

• Camden forgot instrument; Kaylee: I will try to attain a CCS instrument for her.
  • Discovered the difference between a learning target and a performance target

• Purchase the Standard of Excellence Book
• Meet proficiency of performance targets on line 7

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• Sustaining 8 count notes
• Discovering how to read and execute ties and slurs
• Reading, counting and playing music with half note/rest and quarter note/rest
• Articulating with a legato tonguing style.

• Assessed understanding of reading, counting and playing half note/rest rhythms on line 11-14
• Introduced whole note rhythms in line 16
• Learned how to execute line 13 as a duet (both parts at the same time)

• Meet performance targets for line 12, 14 (Benchmarks) and 16

• Meeting performance targets for benchmark lines on pages 8-12

• Isaiah had instrument today; Brea: I will trying to attain a CCS instrument for her
• Assessed proficiency on line 12 (benchmark)
• Execution points
  • Establish a firmer embouchure by gripping more with the teeth
  • Allow the embouchure muscles to work for you by establishing better posture (arm off lap) and firming up embouchure muscles

• Meet performance targets for line 12 and 14 (benchmark) and 16

• Adding Concert Eb and F to note reading skill set
• Meeting performance targets on pages 8-12